Nonfiction Text Structure Practice

Identify the text structure used in the passage.

• Analyzing the organization of information in the passage to determine the text structure.

• Identifying the main idea of the passage to determine the text structure.

• Comparing and contrasting different elements in the passage to determine the text structure.

• Summarizing the key points in the passage to determine the text structure.

Choose the correct text structure for the paragraph:

Students who are frequently absent often have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Compare and Contrast

• Chronological Order/ Sequence

What text structure is used when a passage explains the reasons behind a historical event and its outcomes?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Description

Which text structure is best for organizing information about the similarities and differences between two historical figures?

• Compare and Contrast

• Sequence

• Description

• Cause and Effect

When a nonfiction text outlines the steps taken during a historical event, which text structure is being used?

• Chronological Order

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Description

What is the primary text structure used in a passage that describes the characteristics of a specific culture?

• Description

• Sequence

• Compare and Contrast

• Cause and Effect

Which text structure would be most appropriate for a passage that discusses the challenges faced by a community and the strategies implemented to overcome them?

• Problem and Solution

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Description

Identify the text structure used when a passage details the sequence of events leading to a significant social change.

• Chronological Order

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Description

What text structure is used when a passage compares the economic systems of two different countries?

• Compare and Contrast

• Description

• Sequence

• Cause and Effect

Which text structure is used in a passage that explains the impact of a new law on society?

• Cause and Effect

• Problem and Solution

• Chronological Order

• Description